गराँ-माया

Meaning

Priceless, precious, highly valuable, or of noble worth.

Detailed Meaning

Literally meaning possessing heavy substance or wealth, this compound denotes something of immense and irreplaceable value. In the given couplet, it describes the great souls, beauties, and talents of the world as priceless treasures swallowed up by the dust of death. It conveys reverence for things whose worth cannot be quantified by worldly standards.

Etymology

Persian compound formed from 'garān' (heavy, weighty, precious) and 'māya' (stock, substance, capital).

Usage

In ghazal poetry, it frequently qualifies treasures (ganj) or assets (matā') to mourn the tragedy of human mortality and lost greatness.

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